Elementary School Social Studies & History Cultural Activities

Elements of Culture Lesson

By TxMAP Teacher

This is a Culture Lesson with 2 Main Parts

1. Elements of Culture Notes

  • Culture Quiz about customs and traditions around the world - You can use attached sheet to record answers
  • Elements of Culture Notes - Use the attached Graphic Organizer to fill in Elements of Culture

2. Culture Mix and Match

  • Use attached Graphic Organizer to analyze images
  • View 12 different images of Foreign Culture - Match the Description with the Foreign Culture image
  • View 12 different images of American Culture - Match the American Culture image with the related Foreign Culture image
  • Write one sentence explaining why each American Culture images matches with the Foreign Culture image
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Cinco de Mayo Activity Crossword Puzzles for Middle Schoolers

By LessonLink Teacher

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with our students in middle school with these three fun and engaging Cinco de Mayo activity crossword puzzles.

The puzzles are filled with words and phrases related to the history and culture of Cinco de Mayo, making them perfect for teachers looking to add some excitement to their lesson plans.

In addition, these easy-to-use crossword puzzles are a great way to introduce students to Mexican culture and history in a fun and interactive way. This will help you challenge your students to test their knowledge while developing their vocabulary and critical thinking skills.

Get your copy today and make Cinco de Mayo a memorable and educational experience for your students!

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The Seven Grandfather Teachings Activities - Native American, Indigenous People

By Kimberly

❤️Looking for culturally appropriate activities to celebrate Native American Heritage or Indigenous Peoples' Day in your classroom? Your students will love learning about The Seven Grandfather Teachings (The 7 Sacred Teachings) with engaging reading passages, mini readers, coloring pages, posters, worksheets, and more!

⭐️What are The Seven Grandfather Teachings?

It is believed that this wisdom came from the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) people, but has been adapted and used by many Indigenous cultures. Each teaching is a special lesson that helps us be better to ourselves, others, and the world around us. (Note: The animals and teachings can vary based on location or Indigenous group.)

⭐️ Learn about:

love (eagle), respect (buffalo), courage (bear), honesty (sabe/sasquatch), wisdom (beaver), humility (wolf), and truth (turtle).

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✏️Use the cultural guide and reading passages to teach about The Seven Sacred Teachings.

✏️Use the coloring pages to create an individual or class booklet to read or take home to share with family!

✏️Or mount onto colored paper to display as posters on your bulletin board, hallway or door!

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⭐️ Great for any elementary grade!

⭐️ Use for Native American Heritage Month, Indigenous Peoples' Day, Aboriginal education, Canadian First Peoples education, First Nations education, character education, social-emotional learning (SEL), social studies centers, small groups, morning work, partner work, indoor recess, early finishers, art centers, rewards, coloring book gifts, sub tub, intervention programs and more!

⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go!

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What You Get: (50 pages)

✏️Teaching Materials: (9 pages)

☑ Cultural information guide (2 pages)

☑ Information on each teaching (7 pages)

✏️Student Activities: (41 pages)

☑ Mini booklet (1 page)

☑ Writing prompt worksheets (7 pages)

☑ Seven Teachings worksheet (1 page)

☑ Seven Teachings word search (1 page)

☑ Cover pages (2 pages)

☑ Coloring pages (29 pages)

Bonus: (62 pages)

☑ Table of contents (2 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Color set to use as posters (50 pages)

Answer key (9 pages)

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Geography " Rebus Brain Teaser" Brain Break (Free Resource)

By Geography & Math Made Easy

Our brains get tired! Sometimes, they simply need a quick break!

This geography "Rebus Brain Teaser" Brain Break may be just what you need.

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Brain breaks can be used as transitions, breaks in the middle of an activity, something to raise or lower the energy of the group, team-building activities, and more! It is helpful to use these before fatigue, boredom, distraction, and inattention set in!

Research has indicated that brain breaks can help improve self-efficiency in the learning process. They also improve short-term memory, self-awareness, and the learners' knowledge.

This can be used and modified for 5th grade through 12th grade depending on your students' learning ability.

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Día de los Muertos Activities | Interactive Spirit Journey Wheel Craft

By EduEnrich

Celebrate Día de los Muertos with the Interactive Spirit Journey Wheel!

⭐This engaging, hands-on activity for Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grades introduces young learners to Día de los Muertos traditions through storytelling and creativity.

⭐Students build a colorful Spirit Journey Wheel featuring stops like the ofrenda, marigold fields, and family gatherings, where they learn the cultural significance of each.

⭐By spinning the wheel, students share stories at each stop, encouraging active participation and a deeper connection to the holiday.

Key Features:

  1. Interactive spirit journey wheel with spinner
  2. Promotes storytelling and cultural awareness
  3. Hands-on activity with coloring, cutting, and writing
  4. Includes customizable stops for creativity
  5. Perfect for group sharing and classroom display
  6. Incorporates fine motor skills and creative expression

Perfect For:

  1. Día de los Muertos and cultural celebration lessons
  2. Social studies or art classes focused on multicultural topics
  3. Storytelling and sharing time in K-2 classrooms
  4. Classrooms celebrating diverse holidays and traditions
  5. Hands-on centers and interactive learning activities
  6. Group discussions on remembrance and honoring loved ones

Why Choose This Product:

  1. Fun, interactive approach to learning about Día de los Muertos
  2. Easy to assemble with minimal materials needed
  3. Supports fine motor, creativity, and cultural awareness
  4. Engages students with a spinner they personalize and use
  5. Encourages storytelling, enhancing students’ speaking and writing skills
  6. Creates a keepsake for students to remember the lesson

What Is Included:

  1. Spirit Journey Wheel worksheet with pre-drawn wheel and spinner
  2. List of stops with prompts for storytelling and drawing
  3. Assembly instructions for creating the spinner
  4. Ideas for decorating and customizing each journey stop
  5. Teacher’s guide for classroom sharing and display ideas

Learning Outcomes:

  1. Students will learn about Día de los Muertos traditions and their significance.
  2. Students will practice storytelling by describing stops on a spirit’s journey.
  3. Students will reflect on cultural customs related to remembering loved ones.

Skills Practiced:

  1. Storytelling and creative expression
  2. Fine motor skills (cutting, coloring, assembling)
  3. Cultural appreciation and understanding

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Mykhala & Daniela: A Ukrainian Story - Realistic Fiction

By Mark Holmes

This story is also available as part of an eight story ebook, "Young Voices: Eight Short Stories of Courage & Resilience."

Amid the Russo-Ukrainian conflict, young girls Mykhala and Daniela, refugees, bond over a shared vision of a peaceful Donbas. Inspired by Mykhala's love for birds and Daniela's artistry, they create a bird sanctuary, drawing in various species, notably the Hoopoe, a symbol of peace. Their sanctuary becomes a beacon of hope amidst war, earning local admiration and global recognition. Despite success, they remain committed to their homeland, furthering their education to serve their community. Their enduring friendship and their shared dream leaves a lasting legacy - the thriving Hoopoe Haven of Donbas, a testament to resilience and hope.

There are thought provoking questions (and possible answers) at the end of the story.

Learning Objectives:

Understanding Conflict: The material offers insights into the dynamics of territorial conflicts and their ramifications for those caught in the crossfire.

Effects of War or Conflict on Youth: The content underlines the deep-seated impact of hostilities on the mental and physical health of children and adolescents.

Resilience and Hope: Through character experiences, the narrative highlights the human capacity for endurance and the quest for collective healing amidst adversity.

Cultural Insight: The text provides a window into the complexities of a region's culture and the intense obstacles its inhabitants endure.

Human Rights: The narrative serves as a primer for dialogues concerning the safeguarding of civilians and the enforcement of human rights in times of strife.

Peacebuilding: The book promotes an investigation into the adoption of nonviolent strategies for mitigating disputes and fostering reconciliation at the community level.

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Malala Yousafazi Reading Comprehension Research Passage- Women's History Month

By Veronica Reyes

This is a nonfiction biographical reading passage about Malala Yousafazi as a Female Changemaker and a Human Rights Leader. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Women's History Month.

DIFFERENTIATED LEVELS FOR ALL LEARNERS

- Early elementary (1-3)

- Upper elementary (4-6)

- Complex Readers (7-12)

*Each newsletter is 2 pages.

Information on...

➡️ Early Life

➡️ Career

➡️ Interesting Facts

➡️ Influence


INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!

  • Colored and black-line version
  • Reading comprehension questions for early elementary (1-3) and separate worksheet for upper elementary (4-6)
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Holiday Word Search: Easter

By Qiang Ma

Holiday Word Search: Easter (Color and Black Line)

Teaching Social Science/World Holidays through fun activities. Students will have a great time searching for the 32 hidden words. Prep free! Independent! Grade 1-12!

Components:

- 1 Word Search in ink

- 1 Word Search in color

- 1 Word Search Solution in ink

- 1 Word Search Solution in color

“Holiday Word Search: Easter” Word List:

BASKET, BONNET, BUNNY, CANDY, CELEBRATE, CHOCOLATE, CONTEST, CUSTOM, DECORATE, DYE, EASTER, FESTIVAL, EGG HUNTS, FLOWER, GOOD FRIDAY, GRASS, HIDE, HOLIDAY, HOP, HOPE, LEGEND, LIFE, LILIES, JOY, MIRACLE, PAINT, PARADE, RELIGIOUS, SPRING, SUNDAY, SYMBOL, TULIPS

This product is also inside the bundle Word Search: Holidays Around The World.

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Related Lesson:

Close Reading: Easter

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Click a link below to see my other Word Search Lessons:

Science:

Science Word Search: Plant Unit

Science Word Search: Apples

Science Word Search: Corn

Science Word Search: Flowers

Science Word Search: Fruit

Science Word Search: Pumpkins

Science Word Search: Seeds & Plants

Science Word Search: Trees

Science Word Search: Vegetable

Science Word Search: Animal Unit

Science Word Search: Animal Facts

Science Word Search: Amphibian Facts

Science Word Search: Arachnid Facts

Science Word Search: Bird Facts

Science Word Search: Fish Facts

Science Word Search: Insect Mini Bundle

Science Word Search: Insect Facts

Science Word Search: Insect Names

Science Word Search: Bees

Science Word Search: Butterflies

Science Word Search: Ladybugs

Science Word Search: Mammal Facts

Science Word Search: Bats

Science Word Search: Horse

Science Word Search: Whales

Science Word Search: Wolf

Science Word Search: Reptile Facts

Science Word Search: Environment Unit

Science Word Search: Environment

Science Word Search: Caves

Science Word Search: Coral Reef

Science Word Search: Desert

Science Word Search: Marshes & Swamps

Science Word Search: Rain Forest

Science Word Search: Recycle

Science Word Search: Weather Unit

Science Word Search: Hurricanes

Science Word Search: Rain

Science Word Search: Snow

Science Word Search: Tornadoes

Science Word Search: Water Cycle

Science Word Search: Weather

Science Word Search: Seasons 5 in 1 Bundle

Science Word Search: Seasons Basic

Science Word Search: Spring

Science Word Search: Summer

Science Word Search: Autumn

Science Word Search: Winter

Science Word Search: Astronomy 5 in 1 Bundle

Science Word Search: Space

Science Word Search: Galaxies

Science Word Search: Solar System

Science Word Search: Moon

Science Word Search: Earth

Science Word Search: Matter & Energy

Science Word Search: States of Matter

Science Word Search: Health & Nutrition

Science Word Search: Coronavirus

Science Word Search: Simple Machines

Science Word Search: Light

Science Word Search: Sound

Holiday:

Word Search: Holidays Around The World

Holiday Word Search: Chinese New Year

Holiday Word Search: Christmas

Holiday Word Search: Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa Bundle

Holiday Word Search: Cinco de Mayo

Holiday Word Search: Columbus Day

Holiday Word Search: Diwali

Holiday Word Search: Election Day

Holiday Word Search: Earth Day

Holiday Word Search: Easter

Holiday Word Search: Halloween

Holiday Word Search: Hanukkah

Holiday Word Search: Independence Day

Holiday Word Search: Kwanzaa

Holiday Word Search: Labor Day

Holiday Word Search: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Holiday Word Search: Memorial Day

Holiday Word Search: Mother's Day

Holiday Word Search: Passover

Holiday Word Search: Presidents' Day

Holiday Word Search: Ramadan

Holiday Word Search: St. Patrick's Day

Holiday Word Search: Thanksgiving

Holiday Word Search: Valentine's Day

Holiday Word Search: Veterans Day

Back to School/Character Education:

Back to School Word Search: 4 in 1 Bundle

Word Search: Citizenship

Word Search: Personal Belongings

Word Search: People at School

Word Search: School Vocabularies

Character Education Word Search: Character Education 7 in 1

Character Education Word Search: Character Traits

Character Education Word Search: Cooperation

Character Education Word Search: Honesty

Character Education Word Search: Dealing with Anger

Character Education Word Search: Dealing with Bullying

Character Education Word Search: Dealing with Fighting

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Luck of the Irish: Find the Lucky Things Worksheet

By Sean Alexander Dennison

Set off on a treasure hunt for charms and clovers with our "Luck of the Irish" worksheet, the perfect St. Patrick's Day activity for students to discover the symbols of luck associated with this joyous holiday. This engaging worksheet not only educates but also entertains, as children seek out hidden tokens of fortune and learn about their historical significance.

Delightful Features:

  • Interactive Search Activity: A beautifully illustrated worksheet filled with hidden symbols of luck for students to find.
  • Cultural Insights: Each lucky symbol is accompanied by a brief description, connecting fun with learning about St. Patrick's Day traditions.
  • Creative Expression: As a special bonus, students are prompted to imagine and write about their own lucky symbol, fostering creativity and personal connection to the theme.

Why It’s a Treasure for Educators:

  • Reinforces Observational Skills: Students practice attentiveness and detail recognition as they search for symbols.
  • Encourages Critical Thinking: Beyond the search, children are prompted to consider what makes these items lucky and how different cultures celebrate luck.
  • Supports Literacy Development: With the creative writing addition, students enhance their writing skills by composing original content.
  • Partner This With a Powerpoint:The Spirit of Ireland: St. Patrick's Day Traditions & Tales PowerPoint

Ideal for:

  • Teachers looking for a festive, educational St. Patrick's Day activity that blends tradition with creativity.
  • Any classroom aiming to infuse a cultural celebration with literacy and critical thinking exercises.

Grab this worksheet to bring a dash of luck and a sprinkle of creativity to your classroom this St. Patrick's Day!

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Why Study History? Our Past Shapes our Present(Back to School Activity)

By Gail Hennessey

Why learn Social Studies?

"Why do We Have to Learn History?" Students always ask me this question. My

answer-much of what we have today was because of things developed by people that lived long ago.This reading activity shares many things we have today thanks to previous cultures. I've included several comprehension questions and two extension activities.

This reading is great for those asking,"Why study History?"

Reading Passages:

George Washington and the Camel

Calvin Coolidge and the “Pennsylvania Avenue Zoo”

John Quincy Adams Takes a Swim

Thomas Jefferson and the Mammoth Cheese

Sojourner Truth

Santa Fe Trail: Wind WagonThomas

Revolutionary War Heroine: Catherine “Kate” Moore

Barry(Battle of Cowpens)

Enheduanna, First Known Poet in History

Artemisia(Female Naval Commander during the Battle of Salamis)

Hanno: Phoenician Explorer

Ramses the Great

Hatshpsut

Hammurabi

Alexander the Great

Aesop

Socrates

Hannibal

Hypatia: First Woman Mathematician

Aglaonike(Greek astronomer)

Agnodice(First Female Doctor of Ancient Greece)

Julius Caesar

Archimedes

Sparticus

Diocles

Joan of Arc

Phillis Wheatley

Mary Anning

Caroline Herschel

Sophie Brahe: Astronomer and Horticulturist

Hildegard of Bingen(Middle Ages)

Aida de Acosta(First Woman to Fly a Powered Aircraft)

Women’s Suffrage: The Silent Sentinels

History of Pretzels

History of Marshmallows

History of Tulips

Snowmen in History

History of April Fools’ Day

Great Wall of China

Eiffel Tower

Ayres Rock(Uluru)

Taj Mahal

Travel to Iceland

Travel to Greece

Travel to Japan

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Free-What is Thanksgiving? Digital History Lesson, Question & Answer, Google

By Kiwious About Vocab

What is Thanksgiving? - A HISTORY MINI-LESSON

This 10 slide digital Google Slide Lesson answers basic questions about the holiday. Created in a question/answer format, the historical information is clear and concise; perfect for a brief reminder of the original story. The historical information is brought to life with bold photos and an embedded video link for the visual learner.

  • When is Thanksgiving?
  • Where is Thanksgiving celebrated?
  • When did Thanksgiving become a holiday?
  • Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving?
  • What was the first Thanksgiving?
  • Why is Thanksgiving important?
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What Belongs? Holidays - Cut Sort and Paste Activities - Year Long

By Three Little Homeschoolers

Looking for fun, no-prep activities to add to your classroom or homeschool? These cut, sort, and paste activity worksheets are perfect for practicing scissor skills, for sorting centers, as morning work or for early finishers, or as a fun supplement to holiday learning!

Part of the "What Belongs?" Series, the Holiday unit covers 15 holidays for full year learning. Each holiday comes with a full color sorting worksheet, two versions of the worksheet in black and white, plus a "what is missing" worksheet where students complete a holiday picture. This set also includes multiple holiday sorting worksheets so students can compare two or four holidays at once. Please see the preview above for a look at all the included worksheets!

Includes activities for the following holidays: Halloween, Remembrance Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day, Chinese New Year, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Earth Day, Ramadan, Independence Day, and Canada Day.

Includes:

  • 15 "What Belongs in..." cut and paste sorting worksheets (one for each holiday)
  • 15 "What is missing in..." complete the picture cut and paste worksheets (one for each holiday)
  • 9 multiple holiday cut and paste sorting worksheets for students to compare two or four holidays (i.e. Halloween or Thanksgiving, St. Patrick's Day or Easter, etc.)
  • Two black and white versions of each "What Belongs in..." and multiple holiday worksheet for easier printing. One version instructs students to color pictures before cutting and pasting.

*Total of 39 different worksheets, plus black and white versions*

This unit is part of the What Belongs? Series. Find all of the units in the series below or check out the all inclusive bundle to save 20%!

What Belongs? Holidays

What Belongs? Places/Habitats

What Belongs? Seasons

What Belongs? Rooms of the House

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Main Idea Black History Facts Game: CCSS & TEKS NO PREP 70+ Big Idea Passages

By zaney laney learning

Engage, Explore, and Empower with Black History!

Discover an interactive Black History main idea game designed to captivate learners while reinforcing critical English Language Arts and Social Studies skills. This simple, no-prep, digital resource features randomized passages and questions about prominent figures, lesser-known people, places, events, and fascinating facts from Black History, ensuring replayability and year-round engagement.

What’s Inside?

  • 15 Passages Per Game: Randomly selected from a growing pool of 70+ unique passages, ensuring a fresh experience every time.
  • Standards-Aligned Questions: Modeled after standardized test formats to strengthen comprehension and confidence.
  • Automatic Scoring & Feedback: Instant results with visual remediation to support all learners.
  • Personalized Engagement: Learners are acknowledged by name for correct responses, enhancing connection and motivation.

Why Educators Love This Resource

  • No Prep, No Stress: Simply share the link and let the learning begin!
  • Replayable for Endless Fun: New combinations of questions and shuffled answers keep learners engaged.
  • Versatile Learning Tool: Ideal for individual practice, group activities, or whole-class challenges.
  • Accessible Anytime, Anywhere: Works on all devices without requiring macros or Google accounts.

Why It’s Unique

  • Fresh Black History Content: Goes beyond the basics to spotlight lesser-known people, events, and facts, fostering curiosity and deeper historical understanding.
  • ELA Meets Social Studies: Perfect for integrating literacy with history in a meaningful, engaging way.
  • Interactive Design: Copyright-friendly visuals, audio, and an intuitive interface create a seamless learning experience.

Make History Interactive! Perfect for Black History Month or year-round learning, this resource makes history come alive. Empower your students to explore, learn, and grow with a tool that combines education and entertainment.

Try a preview now! Don’t miss the chance to bring Black History to life in your classroom. Grab this engaging, replayable game today!

What to Expect:

You'll receive a PDF file that includes a link to the online game and instructions on how to download the game to play offline. This content is not editable. While I'll update the game periodically, I will do my best to retain the same link. After purchasing, you'll be notified about any updates to this product.

Help Me Get Better:

If you encounter any issues, please reach out to me at zaneylaneylearning@gmail.com before posting a negative review. I have a lot of ideas, and I'm trying my best to present an error-free, high-quality product.

There's no possible way to cover all relevant events in history with a finite set of questions. I'll do my best to add more facts throughout the year. If would like to see specific topics, please let me know.

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Orange Shirt Day Printables - No Prep - Indigenous Education Canada

By West Coast Indigenous Teacher

Four NO prep activities for elementary students to prepare for Orange Shirt Day. Two colouring page posters and two writing prompts. For primary students as this is a beginners resource. Check out my Orange Shirt Day bundle for more in depth lessons and activities.

Page 1: Notes for teachers
Page 2: Colouring Page Poster #1
Page 3: Colouring Page Poster # 2
Page 4: "I wear an orange shirt..." writing prompt activity
Page 5: "today I wear orange because..." writing prompt activity
Page 6: small orange shirt cut outs
Page 7: Books about residential school by Indigenous authors

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Engaging Martin Luther King Activities | Teach Cultural Diversity | ELA Focused

By Sweet Maple Teaching

Embark on a meaningful journey through history with our inspiring teaching resource on TeachShare, dedicated to Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Engage your students with captivating hands-on activities, such as creating a classroom peace wreath and crafting big words graffiti. Dive into language arts with our comprehensive materials, featuring word sorts, phonics coloring sheets, and syllable sorts that promote both literacy skills and historical understanding. This resource not only enriches academic learning but also underscores the importance of teaching about our history and the transformative impact of individuals like MLK. Empower your students with the knowledge of inspiring changes that have shaped our nation, fostering a sense of unity and justice. Spark thoughtful discussions and instill a sense of civic responsibility with this essential resource that brings history to life in the classroom.

What's Included:

  • Coloring page
  • KWL chart
  • Word search
  • Word scramble with answer key
  • Making words
  • Game of words
  • Acrostic poem
  • Syllable sort with answer key
  • Word sort with answer key
  • Big words worksheet
  • Big words graffiti graphing worksheet
  • Digging deeper (Write 3 details)
  • Comprehension passage
  • QR codes for Youtube videos on the Montgomery bus boycott
  • Write about Martin Luther King Day
  • What is peace cut and sort
  • I can be peaceful (write three ways you can be a peaceful classmate)
  • Color by phonics with answer key
  • STEM activity to break open eggs to see similarities and differences
  • Classroom peace wreath
  • Two versions of a MLK timeline.

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Native American Heritage Month Bulletin Board Set Inspirational Quotes

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Looking for a simple and powerful way to celebrate diversity in your classroom? Do you need an inclusive and engaging bulletin board? Do you want to support your students in learning about Native American culture? Then download my Native American Heritage Month Bulletin Board Set Inspirational Quotes.


These 10 inspirational quotes by Native Americans and Indigenous People are perfect for classroom décor, bulletin boards, or door decorations. With quotes from Cheyenne, Duwamish, Nez Perce, Hopi, and others, these quotes will surely resonate with your upper elementary students.

Quotes included in this set:

  • "There is but one secret to success: never give up.” ~Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Cheyenne 
  • "Take only memories, leave nothing but footprints.” ~Chief Seattle, Duwamish
  • “It does not require many words to speak the truth.” ~Chief Joseph, Nez Perce
  • "One finger cannot lift a pebble.” ~Hopi
  • “Our first teacher is our own heart.” ~Cheyenne
  • And many more!

To Print: Print on regular 8.5 X 11 paper. No prep!

Resources included in this purchase:

  • 10 unique quotes by Native American and Indigenous People

  • 3 different "Title" posters for your bulletin board including the following:

  • "OCTOBER 11 is Indigenous Peoples' Day"

  • "NOVEMBER is Native American Heritage Month"

  • "NOVEMBER is American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month"

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Black history month Bulletin Board posters | famous icons-Heroes Quote banners

By EduCraft Resources

Celebrate Black History Month with this inspiring set of Bulletin Board Posters featuring Famous Icons and Heroes Quote Banners. Each poster highlights the powerful words of notable Black figures, from civil rights leaders to cultural icons. These quote banners are designed to create a meaningful classroom display that fosters discussion and reflection on the contributions of these Black history heroes.

Ideal for decorating bulletin boards, classrooms, and learning spaces during Black History Month, these quote posters add an impactful touch to any educational environment.

Features:

  • Famous Icons and Heroes: Quotes from influential Black figures.
  • Educational and Inspirational: Encourage students to engage with historical figures through their words.
  • Perfect for Black History Month: Celebrate and honor the contributions of these individuals.
  • Classroom-Ready: Easy to print and display in classrooms or learning areas.

Transform your classroom into a space of reflection and learning with these Black History Month quote banners!

✅You will receive A ZIP folder that includes✅

  • Page Size: 8.5×11 inches
  • pdf and jpg formats
  • Resolution: High-quality 300 DPI.
  • Page Count: 07 pages

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DIWALI PACKET

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